A PARENT EDUCATION CURRICULUM

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Prevention of Repeat Adolescent Pregnancies
Stats show reduction in Teen Births
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Parents: Do you find yourself worrying about raising your young teenager in today's world? Are you ever puzzled by the actions of young adolescents and wish you understood them better?

Would you like to feel more comfortable talking about sexuality with your
10-to 15-year-old?
Do you understand the normal changes of puberty?
Do you know where to find helpful information?
Do you know how to set rules and limits for your young adolescent?

YOU can understand why so many young teenagers take dangerous risks, such as experimenting with drugs or showing off in ways that can lead to physical harm. You can develop strategies to provide young adolescents with safe activities that will satisfy their need to explore the world and take risks. A valuable opportunity to meet other parents with similar experiences and concerns about raising young adolescents in today's world. Many parents are just reaching mid-life -- another important transition period -- when their children enter adolescence, a coincidence that can have a remarkable impact on family interaction.

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